Things looked a lot different on Dancing With the Stars when it first premiered in June 2005 compared to today. The show has seen a rotating group of hosts and cohosts come over the years, but one of them lasted for just one season: Lisa Canning.

Canning cohosted Season 1 alongside Tom Bergeron . However, when the show came back for Season 2, she was replaced by Samantha Harris . Now, in 2025, DWTS is celebrating its 20th anniversary, which means the show is looking back at milestoe moments, including the first-ever season.

It’s unclear whether Canning will be involved in the 20th Anniversary Celebration episode, but scroll down for an update on everything we know about what she’s been up to, why she left the show, and more.

Why did Lisa Canning leave Dancing With the Stars?

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